World Financial Symposium

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World Financial Symposium 2020 in Dubai

​​​​​​The World Financial Symposium (WFS) brings over 800 financial executives and specialists together to share insights, discuss industry challenges and best practic​es for Aviation financial management.

WFS has become the major, not to be missed aviation event tackling global airline financial issues. The 7th edition of the WFS will take place at JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai, UAE.

Venue

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai welcomes you to the heart of the city's bustling downtown district with modern luxury and award-winning service.

Soaring high above Sheikh Zayed Road, the 5-star hotel is one of the tallest in the world and boasts inspiring views of the water and the Dubai cityscape. Sample the flavors of the world at 10 different restaurants and lounges, which offer Japanese, Italian, Indian and Thai cuisine. Should you wish to explore, Dubai Mall, the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Opera are all only minutes away.

Destination

Located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai is a cosmopolite city and the business hub of the Middle East. Dubai has long asserted its role as the country's economic driver and technological hub.

Dubai is a stirring alchemy of profound traditions and ambitious futuristic vision wrapped into starkly evocative desert splendor. It is known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene.

Amongst other, Dubai is famous for sightseeing attactions such as the Burj Khalifa (the world's tallest building), Palm Jumeirah (the world's largest man-made island), the luxury hotel Burj Al Arab as well as it's historical souk districts.

Visa Requirements

If you are not sure about your visa requirements to enter the UAE, the IATA TravelCentre provides passport, visa, health advice, and much more. Visit the IATA TravelCentre!

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IATA believes that diversity of culture, gender, age, orientation and experience boosts the success of the aviation industry. We actively encourage aviation professionals with diverse profiles to contribute to our events as speakers, panelists, facilitators, or in any other way.